Platform Resourcing are currently working with a leading manufacturing company who are looking to expand their team by taking on a permanent Class 1 Shunter Driver in Cardiff for multiple shifts.
The successful candidate will ensure that all products are moved around joint sites safely and efficiently, as per the instructions outlaid by the Transport Planning Team. The company offers year on year progression, growth of teams and chances to progress your career, as well as yearly pay rises in line with economy inflation.
*You MUST have a Class 1 license*
Starting hours below, note, these hours will permanently change in April 2025
Salary will start as £31,416 and will rise to £33,599 when the shifts change to 223
*Starting hours Monday to Friday – 3 shift pattern *on a weekly rotation
*Week 1: mornings 6am – 2pm Week 2: afternoons 2pm – 10pm and Week 3: 10pm – 6am)
The shifts will change in April 2025, there will be an increase in salary at this point.
*It will change to a “223” shift pattern as below:
*Week 1 & 2: Days 6am – 6pm and Week 3 & 4: Nights 6pm – 6am. The working pattern is as follows: 2 days in, 2 days off, 3 days in, 2 days off, 2 days in, 3 days off and so on.
Shunter Driver Benefits:
* Hourly rate £13.35 – you will be paid £16.15 across all shifts (21% shift allowance) once your 223 shifts begin in April, this is £33,599
* Starting salary is based on £13.35, plus shift allowance (Afternoons + 10% Nights + 30%)
* Up to 10% yearly company performance bonus
* Yearly pay reviews taking into account economy inflation
* Permanent, stable role within a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion
* 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with Christmas shutdown
* Death in Service scheme
* Pension, 4% employee + 5% employer
* Company Events and long Service Awards, award given from 5 years on in 5 year increments
* Free Parking, Free Uniforms, free tea and coffee
Shunter Driver Duties and Responsibilities
* Responsible for the daily movement of goods around company site
* Strap and secure loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
* Performing daily vehicle checks
* Movement of products in a safe and efficient manner
* Completing all tasks as instructed by the Transport Planner
* Following compliance with all EH&S and company procedures
Shunter Driver Essential Experience and licenses:
* Experience within a similar Shunter/ Driver role
* HGV Class 1 Driving License with no endorsements
* Experience of strapping and securing loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
* Must be able to follow instruction, working in a safe manner both on site and on the road
* Drivers CPC
* Digital Drivers Card
* RTITB Forklift Training Certification would be an advantage
* CSCS card would be an advantage
* A degree of flexibility to working hours within the working day
* Able to communicate at all levels and work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently and with minimal supervision
* Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
* Positive and flexible can-do attitude
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